Gritty is the New Pretty: Recent Episodes
Grit City Women
The Gritty is the New Pretty podcast is brought to you by GRIT CITY WOMEN, a female forward organization that nurtures a creative approach to empowering female entrepreneurs, small business owners and leaders in Tacoma.
In this podcast we will feature GCW members, current events and discuss topics ranging from business-leadership-relationships and more!
Becca Boston is a bestselling author, speaker, self-care coach, and NAMI Pierce County's Ending the Silence Coordinator. Despite her learning disability, she inspires others with her motto "Stay Strong. Stay You." Becca empowers individuals to recognize their strength is giving their pain a voice and receiving the help that is needed while staying true to who they are. Her global influence includes being featured in LA Weekly, hosting the "I Am Purpose" conference, and sharing her journey in her book "The Story Behind The Smile: Lessons Within My Life." With the one personal impact mentality, Becca focuses on impacting one person every day. Join us as we discuss:
- What self care really looks like
- Her book Burn the Burnout
- Importance of investing in coaching
- The one person impact mentality
Learn more at Beccaboston.net
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Starting her role at the food bank just days before the onset of the pandemic, Stacey leveraged her 12-year career at Nordstrom Inc. as a buyer and financial manager to lead with agility and expertise. She is a dynamic leader passionate about customer experience, health equity, and community vitality. By integrating technology and human-centered innovation, Stacey, alongside her exceptional board of directors, spearheaded a project called The Market, which reimagines food security. This initiative offers the dignity of choice through curated locally grown foods and fresh ingredients. In Fall 2022, her organization introduced a revolutionary refrigerated smart locker distribution model, creating a network of support hubs for food and resources throughout Pierce County. Stacey's ultimate vision is to ensure the organization's sustainability by fostering local food production and supporting local food producers.
Join us as we discuss:
- Key to innovating solutions to old problems
- Value of a human centered approach
- Rebranding- when, why and how?
Learn more by visiting Goodroots.org
Tanisha Jumper is the current Chief Communications Officer for Tacoma Public Schools. Prior to that she worked with the City of Tacoma for 7 years serving as the Director of Communications, Strategy andEngagement. Throughout her career she has been responsible for implementing strategic initiatives, monitoring towards goals and achieving lasting impact. Tanisha is a skilled facilitator, collaborator, and creative thinker. Tanisha has a wealth of experience in health and human services, developing collaborations, strategies and initiatives in both Montgomery County, Ohio and Pierce County, Washington. Tanisha is the mother of three adult children and has served on many community boards and initiatives in both Ohio and Washington. She is currently serving on the board of United Way of Pierce County, Foundation for Tacoma Students, Multicare Mary Bridge West Region Community Advisory, and Big Brother Big Sister of the South Sound Advisory. Join us as we discuss:
- Career lifepsan
- Importance honoring your whole self
- Importance of knowing when to show up in what roles
Dona is currently the President and CEO for United Way of Pierce County. She is active with United Way at both the state and national level where she has served as the chair for the United Ways of the Pacific Northwest and is a past co-chair of the Black Professionals Leadership Alliance, made up of United Way CEOs from across the country. Dona has consistently been very engaged in her community and has demonstrated strong leadership through service and board membership. She is a member of the Junior League Tacoma and is currently the President of the Association of Junior Leagues International.
Join us as we discuss:
- United Way's Mission
- What a CEO Does
- Importance of Women Mentorship
Ashley Looker is an ICF-certified Empowerment & Journal Coach who teaches ambitious, over-achieving humans how to slow down and detach their productivity from their worth. She is passionate about using her 20+ years of experience and love for journaling as the tool for supporting her clients who want to stop wearing ’busy’ as a badge of honor and start living a more joyful, purpose-driven life. Join us as we discuss:
- Productivity = worthiness cycle
- Motivation vs inspiration
- Benefits of journaling
Connect with Ashley:
- www.UniqueHolisticHappiness.com
- ashley@uniqueholistichappiness.com
- Instagram: @ashleylooker
Jessica Johnston is the Director of a vibrant and historical Tacoma landmark, Court House Square. With a wide range of experience Jessica also serves her community as the chair of the Tacoma's City Events and Recognition Committee and proudly sits on the Board for Downtown Tacoma Partnership as the Vice-President. She has lent her voice to help raise awareness and education for business entrepreneurs with the Spaceworks program and safety concerns with Tacoma Business Council. More recently she has started quarterly Businesswomen of Tacoma Table Talks. Join us as we discuss:
- Finding creativity in business
- Importance of giving yourself grace
- How businesses can come together to serve their business community
@CourtHouseSquareTacoma (Instagram)
www.CourtHouseSquareTacoma.com
@TacomaVenuesEvents (Instagram)
@DowntownTacomaPartnership (Instagram)
Brought to you by Grit City Women - A female forward organization that nurtures a creative approach to empowering female entrepreneurs, small business owners, and leaders in Tacoma. Join host Krystle Edwards and Ruthy Taylor as they discuss:
- Season of life with career and family
- Leveraging sphere of influence to build your business
- Value of being intentional with social media
Learn more about Ruthy:
Ruthy.MosaicRealEstate.com
Follow : @ruthyanntaylor
Brought to you by Grit City Women - A female forward organization that nurtures a creative approach to empowering female entrepreneurs, small business owners, and leaders in Tacoma. Join host Krystle Edwards and Tosha Siebert as they discuss:
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Power of female mentors
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Leveraging experience during interviews
- Leading in a male dominated industry
- Importance of seeking clarity in challenges
Learn more about Tosha: * LinkdIn
Brought to you by Grit City Women - A female forward organization that nurtures a creative approach to empowering female entrepreneurs, small business owners, and leaders in Tacoma. Join host Krystle Edwards and Head Brewer of Komadre Kombucha, Julie Davidson.
- From DIY kombucha to tap room
- Vision behind Komadre Kombucha
- Benefits of kombucha libations Learn more about Julie:
- Website : komadrekombucha.com
- Insta : @komadrekombucha
Brought to you by Grit City Women - A female forward organization that nurtures a creative approach to empowering female entrepreneurs, small business owners, and leaders in Tacoma. Join host Krystle Edwards and guest Liz Morrow, interior designer and DIY evangelist as they discuss:
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Empowering Women in DIY Spaces
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Tips and Tricks of Planning your DIY project
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Navigating home renovations with contractors
Learn more about Liz visit: * Website : lizmorrowstudios.com/ * Insta : @liz.morrow
Grit and Grind podcast is brought to you by Grit City Women - A female forward organization that nurtures a creative approach to empowering female entrepreneurs, small business owners, and leaders in Tacoma.
Join host Krystle Edwards and Erica Change, Tacoma local and Yoga extraordinaire as we discuss Erica's journey to finding her sweet spot in life.
- Being comfortable with being uncomfortable
- Benefits of Yoga
- Importance of tansitions
- Being ok with bad days!
Learn more about Erica: * Instagram: ericachang_ * Take a class!
Edgeworks Climbing
Tacoma Yoga
Yoga Wild https://www.youtube.com/c/yogawild and https://ywondemand.com/
Grit and Grind podcast is brought to you by Grit City Women - A female forward organization that nurtures a creative approach to empowering female entrepreneurs, small business owners, and leaders in Tacoma.
Join host Krystle Edwards and Entrepreneur and Chef Chantel Jackson of Thyme Well Spent as we discuss Chantel's journey and big things she is bringing to Tacoma!
- Breaking into the food business
- Grass roots learning by doing
- Overcoming obstacles
- Power of love and positive attitude
Learn more about Chef Chantel: * Website https://www.thymewellspentinc.com/
Join host Krystle Edwards and Gina Palumbo M.A., relationship expert with over 10 years of experience, as they discuss dating and relationships for strong entrepreneurial women and leaders.
- Dating for strong women
- Dating on apps
- Balancing energies & your power
- Finding the right partner
Learn more about Gina Palumbo: * Website https://www.ginapalumboma.com/
Grit and Grind podcast is brought to you by Grit City Women - A female forward organization that nurtures a creative approach to empowering female entrepreneurs, small business owners, and leaders in Tacoma. Join host Krystle Edwards and Sharon Chambers-Gordon, Founder and CEO of Raising Girls. Raising Girls provides necessary hygiene products to girls in the South Sound to eliminate humiliation, promote pride, and share love with thousands of girls in our community.
- Raising Girls Organization
- Period Education for Male teachers
- Period Poverty in the US
- Ending Period Poverty
- How COVID-19 has affected access to hygiene products
Learn more about Sharon and Raising Girls: * Website https://www.raisinggirls.org * Insta : raisinggirlsorg
Grit and Grind podcast is brought to you by Grit City Women - A female forward organization that nurtures a creative approach to empowering female entrepreneurs, small business owners, and leaders in Tacoma. Join host Krystle Edwards and Meridith McMahon while they discuss:
- Buying and selling during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Insight for first time buyers
- Commonly asked questions
- Local Market
Learn more about Meredith at https://meredithm.johnlscott.com or follow her on instagram at meredithmrealty.
Grit and Grind podcast is brought to you by Grit City Women - A female forward organization that nurtures a creative approach to empowering female entrepreneurs, small business owners, and leaders in Tacoma. Join host Krystle Edwards and special guest Dr. Brooke Winner, Medical Director Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Swedish Medical Center. July is Fibriod awareness month. In this episode, host Krystle Edwards shares her recent experience with fibriods and an uncertain diagnosis.
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July is Fibriod Awareness Month
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My Story and why I choose Dr. Winner
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Fibroids and treatment options currently available
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Dr. Winners work to educate women about minimally invasive treatments
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Surgery during a pandemic
Learn more about Dr. Winner: * Website : https://www.swedish.org * Insta : @dr.brookewinner
Grit and Grind podcast is brought to you by Grit City Women - A female forward organization that nurtures a creative approach to empowering female entrepreneurs, small business owners, and leaders in Tacoma. Join host Krystle Edwards and special guest and principle owner of Merit Construction, Tammy Birklid while we discuss:
- Leading a thriving company in the male-dominated construction industry
- Leading a company where all employees feel like owners in that they’re valued and are encouraged and equipped to thrive
- Equality in the workplace is less about titles and more about men and women working together to leverage their unique skillsets and perspectives for the betterment of the entire company
- Running a business and supporting our community during the COVID-19 crisis
Learn more about Tammy: * Website : https://www.meritnw.com/ * Insta : @merit_construction * Facebook: Merit Construction
Grit and Grind podcast is brought to you by Grit City Women - A female forward organization that nurtures a creative approach to empowering female entrepreneurs, small business owners. and leaders in Tacoma. Join host Krystle Edwards and Grit City Women Charter Member Erin Dietz while we discuss:
- Impact of COVID 19 on Blue Peacock Acupuncture
- Adapting to the new normal
- Tips for in home stress relief
- Scaling back into business
Learn more about Erin: * Website : https://www.bluepeacockacupuncture.com/ * Insta : @bluepeacockacupuncture * Facebook: Blue Peacock Acupuncture
Grit and Grind podcast is brought to you by Grit City Women - A female forward organization that nurtures a creative approach to empowering female entrepreneurs, small business owners. and leaders in Tacoma. Join host Krystle Edwards and Grit City Women Charter Member Allie Corrigan while we discuss:
- When to let go
- Obstacles female entrepreneurs face
- Being unapologetic
- Defying the cookie cutter mindset
Learn more about Allie: * Website : www.onebizshoppe.com * Insta : @Thebusinessshoppe * Facebook: The Business Shoppe
GCW member Dr. Mandi Murtaugh is a physical therapist and women's health specialist in Tacoma. Mandi recently opened her new practice with the mission to empower women to understand their bodies and the benefits of pelvic floor PT that challenge the social patriarchal taboo surrounding women's health.
- Women's Health & Pregnancy
- Moon Cycles & Business
- Networking
Dr. Mandi Murtaugh
Moon Calendar
Grit City Women
Christy Barnes has been in the small business world for a minute. With over 20 years of experience as a massage therapist and business owner in Tacoma's Historic Stadium District Christy continues to expand her business and embrace the grit!
- For more info about Carpe Diem visit: carpediemmassage.com
- For more info about Grit City Women visit: gritcitywomen.com